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Value for money

This firm - 98%
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Excellent does not necessarily mean ‘cheap’. It means that clients thought that the level of service received was Excellent for what they paid.

This score has been calculated using up to the last 300 reviews left by clients of Hill Johnson & Leo on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Hill Johnson & Leo. These questions include:

  • Value for money (a rating of 1-5)
  • How much were you initially quoted or how much did you expect to pay?
  • Approximately how much did you end up spending for the legal services provided (ignoring disbursements and court fees)
  • Did you think this was underpriced, overpriced or about right?
  • Overall experience

We use data science to amalgamate the answers to these questions and create a ‘ReviewSolicitors score’ out of 100. The above chart representation score is a simple percentage representation of the averaged score across those who have reviewed this law firm.

Underpriced 4%
Overpriced 4%
About Right 90%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 98%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Hill Johnson & Leo and have had a satisfactory experience where they have indicated that they would recommend the services of the law firm to their friends and family.

You can use this data to see how Hill Johnson & Leo performs against other law firms nationally. A score close to 100% indicates that this firm is highly valued by their clients.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Would you recommend this firm to somebody else?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 98%
No 2%

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Satisfied with
outcome of matter

This firm - 98%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Hill Johnson & Leo and were satisfied with the outcome of their matter. Being satisfied with the outcome of your matter is an important consideration to have in mind.

You can use this data to see how Hill Johnson & Leo compares to the national average of clients being satisfied with the outcome of their matter after instructing a solicitor.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Were you satisfied with the outcome of your case?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 98%
No 2%

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Hill Johnson & Leo offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

Data shown above is based on the reviews and client feedback collected by ReviewSolicitors over the last 12 months.

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4.9/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    238
  • Very Good

    5
  • Average

    1
  • Poor

    0
  • Awful

    5

Overall experience

  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge
Ian

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Ian

April 03, 2025

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House move

Simon is very detailed in his work and covers everything and more. He was very helpful and explained things over email and phone during the process. We were working to a deadline and he helped us get to get there and not cut any corners. I would recommend Simon and his team to anyone who needs a good Solicitor.

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Oliver

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Oliver

April 03, 2025

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Seamless exchange and completion under a tight turnaround

I wanted to take a moment to thank HJL - specifically Vicky, Simon and Sally. They made what could have been a very stressful experience very straightforward. We were constantly kept in the loop and all responses were prompt and helpful. Nothing felt like too much to ask and we’re really happy with their work.

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Louis

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Louis

April 03, 2025

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I can’t imagine I received the service from Hill Johnson &Leo …..

I highly recommend Hill Johnson & Leo Solicitors, particularly Britney Chen and Simon Leo, who alleviated the stress of purchasing a flat.
First and foremost, their communication is exceptional. Having purchased several properties before, I was accustomed to waiting days or even weeks for responses from other solicitors, often having to chase them for updates. In contrast, Britney consistently responded to my questions promptly and clearly, whether by email or phone, always demonstrating remarkable patience and professionalism.
Equally impressive is their professional expertise. Britney and Simon meticulously analyzed my complex case, addressing every inquiry in detail and providing clear, step-by-step guidance. Having dealt with several solicitors in the past, I genuinely believe that Hill Johnson & Leo’s exemplary service should set the standard for legal practice in the UK, regardless of whether the firm is a "magic circle" or a general practice.
Lastly, their efficiency is outstanding. Within just a few days, Leo and Britney worked tirelessly to meet the deadline, ultimately saving me over £11,000 by completing the transaction on time. This wasn’t just about the monetary benefit; it demonstrated their genuine dedication to their clients, delivering heartfelt and thoughtful service.
Hill Johnson & Leo Solicitors have truly set a benchmark in the industry, and I can’t thank them enough for their exceptional support.

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James and Marie

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James and Marie

April 02, 2025

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My wife and I engaged Hill Johnson and Leo in a Buy-to-Let Purchase and Simon Leo acted. Our purchase was completed in 6 working days and ahead of the Stamp Duty increase on 1st April 2025. The quality of service was as good as I have ever experienced in over 50 years in the Property Business. The advice was clear and detailed and easy to follow. The service was impeccable and highly professional and easy to understand and follow. I was acutely aware, during this 6 day window, that our Solicitors would be under intense work pressure with the imminent increases in Stamp Duty. Despite this we received an outstanding quality service and the "client manner" was exceptional every step of the way. The modest professional fee quote was honoured. The advice was clear and honest and responses were rapid even with the work pressures. The support staff maintained the high standards and Simon Leo can feel justifiably proud. Securing Completion within 6 working days of the Memorandum of Sale being sent out was a superb achievement and we are extremely grateful. We will have no hesitation in recommending Hill Johnson & Leo and in engaging their professional services again. Thank you - James and Marie Farrell

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Alexa & George

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Alexa & George

April 01, 2025

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Excellent & efficient service

We have used Simon Leo on a number of our house moves. He has provided us with an excellent service every time. He deals with everything promptly and in a kind and professional manner. We cannot recommend him enough.

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Keith

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Keith

April 01, 2025

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Excellent service as always!

I have used Simon Leo at HJL on a number of occasions for house sales and purchases. I have always received first class and efficient service. I highly recommend HJL Solicitors.

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Scott

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Scott

April 01, 2025

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House purchase

First time buyers so new experience for us both. Britney was extremely helpful and guided us the whole way through the process, couldn't fault her. Communication was excellent and would happily use again due to how smooth you made our house purchase and even managing to complete just before stamp duty.

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Miles

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Miles

April 01, 2025

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5 start service

Very professional service at all times. Easy to contact and always able to answer any questions raised quickly and efficiently.

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Steven

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Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Steven

March 28, 2025

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Top

Leigh Roberts and her team were friendly and extremely competent at all times. As I live abroad, communication with them was a key factor and they excelled. I cannot imagine a better service or final result.

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Lindsay

Lindsay

March 21, 2025

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OUTSTANDING SERVICE for anyone purchasing property

Simon helped me with buying my property. Two properties fell through due to circumstances out of my control. Third time lucky and it was Simon's ability to go above and beyond the basics, attention to detail, time efficiency, simple communication and extraordinary care that prevented me from getting the wrong property and completing on the right one. Always grateful to Simon and team

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Rebecca

April 02, 2025

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Rebecca

Have used HJ&L Solicitors for over 20 years for a number of property transactions and they always get the job done - my latest sale and purchase took just over two months and the team pushed ahead and achieved completion just before the SDLT increase. Very happy and will undoubtedly use again.

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April 01, 2025

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Alina

Leigh and her team were fantastic at getting our house sale down over the line just in time. With a baby along the way and paying mortgage and rent simultaneously, it was a stressful situation but it felt like HJL solicitors did all they could to make it as easy as it could be. Thank you very much!

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Huw

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March 18, 2025

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Huw

Leigh has been fantastic on both the purchase and sale of our property in London. Highly recommended

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Ana

Ana

March 06, 2025

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Ana

I couldn't be more grateful to Leigh for how she stepped in when the firm that I had instructed for the sale of my flat dropped my case. She reassured me and guided me through the process when the legal jargon got me frustrated and chased and pushed to be able to get the sale completed by the date I had requested. I have already recommended her to friends and would recommend to anyone.

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Bobby

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March 05, 2025

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Bobby

Purcased and sold with Leigh. No issues. She was great.

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Description

We are a progressive specialist property law firm who like to stay ‘ahead of the times’ and will implement any new technology if it is considered it will enhance the service given to clients. The fee earners have all worked in and around the Kingston Borough and with our local knowledge of this area as well as surrounding areas are able to advise and anticipate at an early stage if there are particular local considerations that clients should be aware of. As a firm, we strive to provide an effective personal service so as to ensure that a person’s move is as stress free as possible. We have considerable experience in property conveyancing, including new builds, help to buy, remortgages, auctions, lease extensions and commercial property. We pride ourselves on our dedication to our clients, having a full understanding of the local area and providing the very best in friendly, reliable service. All of the fee earners can be contacted by telephone or email. We at HJL Solicitors are committed to providing you with the highest level of services for your conveyancing transaction to ensure we give you a fast, friendly and reliable service. It is also important for us to hear from you with any feedback so that we can learn and improve our services for you. To assist we set out here details of our Complaints Procedure.

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Personal areas of law

  • Housing & Property
    • Buying at auction
    • Deeds of Gifts
    • Deeds of easements, variation, deeds of rectifications
    • Exclusivity and lock-out agreements
    • Extending your Lease
    • Freehold Enfranchisement
    • Housing Associations
    • Investment and buy to let properties
    • Lease Extensions
    • Leasehold properties
    • Matrimonial transfers
    • New home purchases and sales
    • Option agreements and conditional contracts
    • Purchase and Sale
    • Remortgaging
    • Residential Conveyancing
    • Restrictive Covenants, Easements and Wayleaves
    • Right of Way and Rights to Light
    • Second charges
    • Transfer of title
    • Transfers of equity
    • Transfers of parts of land

Business areas of law

  • Commercial Property
    • Commercial Leases
    • Commercial mortgages
    • Investment purchases and Buy to Let
    • Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property
    • Purchase of development land
    • Rights of way issues
    • Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises
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